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We are pleased to provide the following links to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care. We would love to hear your ideas on links that you would like to see on this page to share with other pet owners. Feel free to send us your favorites. If we like them, we will add them to our list!

AAHA – American Animal Hospital Association  The purpose of the American Animal Hospital Association* is to enhance the abilities of veterinarians to provide quality medical care to companion animals, enable veterinarians to successfully conduct their practices and maintain their facilities with high standards of excellence, and meet the public's needs as they relate to the delivery of small animal veterinary medicine.

AAFP - American Association of Feline Practitioners  The AAFP is l0ke the American Medical Association for cat doctors, and has lots of good information regarding feline health. 

Advantage Flea Control  This site is sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, the makers of new K9 Advantix for dogs and Advantage flea control for dogs and cats. It is loaded with information about fleas and flea control.

All About Birds – The Cornell University Lab of Ornithology  Online guide to birds and bird watching.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center  Resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435.

Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement  We have all experienced the pain of losing a pet. The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has set up this site for support during this most difficult time. You will find inspirational stories, grief counseling resources, hotline number and many other resources.

AVMA – American Veterinary Medical Association  The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 78,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.

Behavior Problems   Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline house soiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out.

Breeds of Dogs A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed's characteristics.

Care Credit  A GE Money Company offers health care payment plans for treatments and procedures including veterinary care.  CareCredit works just like a credit card, but is exclusive for healthcare services.  And, it’s better because you get No Interest financing every time you use it.

CFA - The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)  The Cat Fanciers' Association website has lots of pictures, as well as information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and much more. 

Choosing a New Puppy  This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy

Coastal Restaurants Come explore all the outstanding restaurants in the Southport, Oak Island, Brunswick County and entire South-Eastern North Carolina Area. We are truly blessed with some of the best restaurants anyone could want.

Companion Therapy Laser  Companion Therapy Laser is the new leader in the development of high-technology Phototherapeutic laser systems exclusively for the treatment of Companion Pets. Designed to give your pet fast pain relief and improved healing times, the Companion Laser Therapy System is the most powerful laser therapy system available today.

Dogs And Ticks  Learn about tick diseases in dogs.

Economics of Pet Ownership  this is a serious commitment: many pets can live for more than 10 years, leaving some pet lovers unprepared for the price tag attached to owning and caring for an animal in a responsible manner. If you're thinking about getting a pet, you should be ready to back up your good intentions financially. This article looks at some of the basic costs of pet ownership.
EPA: Topical Flea & Tick Preventatives  Taking care of your pets responsibly includes protecting them from fleas and ticks. Before purchasing and applying pesticide products to pets to control fleas and ticks, there is important information you should know.
FDA: Regulation of Pet Food  The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requires that pet foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled.   Information about pet food recalls, complaints, and safety alerts.

Frontline TopSpot by Merial  Sponsored by the makers of Frontline TopSpot for flea and tick control, this site has basic information about fleas and ticks as well as TopSpot questions and answers.

Growing Up With Pets  An educational program devoted to bringing parents a resource for information and advice on how to help them foster strong, healthy relationships between their children and their pets.

Heartworm Society    Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here.

Info Dog  Dedicated to the sport of Dog Shows and we remain today - the most comprehensive and reliable web resource available for information on AKC Dog Show statistics and schedules, and quality dog products and services.

NC College Of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Teaching Hospital  The NCCVM - VTH is one of the highest rated regional academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states.    919.513.6500

NCVMA - North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association  The NCVMA is a professional organization of veterinarians dedicated to compassionate animal care and quality medicine.

Novartis Animal Health  This site is sponsored by Novartis, the makers of Sentinel, Interceptor and Program, and has useful information on heartworm prevention and flea control for pet owners.

Penn HIP – University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program  PennHIP is a not-for-profit program, wholly owned and operated, by the University of Pennsylvania. PennHIP's mission is to develop and apply evidence based technology to direct appropriate breeding strategies aimed at reducing in frequency and severity the osteoarthritis of canine hip dysplasia.

Purina Pet Foods  For the past 75 years, Purina has used their knowledge and expertise to give pet owners the healthy pet food, products, tools and advice they need to help enrich their pets' lives.

Rainbow Bridge  Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members.

Remind My Pet  Simply register basic information about you and your pet (it takes about a minute), and we’ll automatically send you an email or text message whenever it’s time to give your pet’s medication. We’ll even alert you when your supply is about to run out.

Royal Canin  At Royal Canin, we start with the animal. We put the cat and the dog at the heart of our innovation process. Only once we fully understand what the animal needs do we attempt to maximize his health through nutrition. This radically different approach helps us deliver radically different diets.

Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter  operated by Mary Ellen Rogers since 2007, located on Oak Island - gives sick and injured birds a chance both to heal and to fly and find food again.

Veterinary Partner  Here to support you and your veterinarian in the care of your companion animals by providing reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary database and community.

Veterinary Schools in the US  This is a great link to all of the websites of veterinary schools in the United States.

VIN - Veterinary Information Network  The VIN Consultant and Associate Editor team -- 215 of the most dedicated and talented leaders in veterinary medicine -- monitor and facilitate clinical discussions that teach all VIN  members to be better clinicians.

Veterinary Support Personnel Network For veterinary support staff working with, for, or in the field of veterinary medicine, under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
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